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Mar 22, 13 •
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General News, New Zealand, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blues team announced to face Waratahs
Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has restored his successful combinations for Sunday’s clash with the Waratahs in Sydney. After rolling the changes and losing to the Bulls before the bye, Kirwan has reverted to the tried and tested formula that saw the...
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Mar 21, 13 •
2998 Views •
Australia, General News, National, New Zealand, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Kings face baptism in Christchurch – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Preview
The Southern Kings will make their overseas debut against seven times Vodacom Super Rugby champions Crusaders on Saturday in Christchurch. Because of injury to key players, the Port Elizabeth-based franchise will be led by their fourth skipper in as many...
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Mar 21, 13 •
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Australia, General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Prior, Palmer return to starting side for Brumbies
Jake White has made just two changes to his team which will face the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday, with Ian Prior named to start at scrumhalf for the first time this year and Dan Palmer returning as tight-head prop. Prior spent plenty of time in the No. 9...
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Mar 21, 13 •
3503 Views •
National, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
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Comments Off on Regent Boland Kavaliers team to play SWD Eagles
VODACOM CUP REGENT BOLAND KAVALIERS vs SWD ARENDE SATERDAG 23 MAART 2013 | 16:00 CALLIE DE WET SPORTGRONDE, ROBERTSON REGENT BOLAND KAVALIERS: 15 Full back April G Garth 14 Right wing Roberts C Cheslin 13 Right centre Francke J Jonathan 12 Left centre...
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Mar 21, 13 •
2079 Views •
New Zealand •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Hurricanes Development Charity Match Tomorrow to raise funds for paralysed player
The Hurricanes Development team will host the Northern Suburbs, an Australian club team, for a charity match tomorrow to help raise funds for Seti Tafua. Wellingtonian Tafua was left paralysed in June last year, after suffering a spinal injury during a match...
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Mar 21, 13 •
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South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sharks XV Team announced for Vodacom Cup Clash with Free State XV
The Sharks XV vs Free State XV Date : Saturday, 23 March 2013 Time : 14h45 Venue : KINGS PARK Referee : Craig Joubert Assistant Referees : Archie Sehlako, Blake Beattie Television Match Official : Shaun Veldsman Sharks XV 15. Gouws Prinsloo 14. Sbura Sithole...
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Mar 21, 13 •
3888 Views •
National, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
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Comments Off on The Sharks XV team to play Free State XV in Vodacom Cup
The Sharks XV vs Free State XV Date : Saturday, 23 March 2013 Time : 14h45 Venue : KINGS PARK Referee : Craig Joubert Assistant Referees : Archie Sehlako, Blake Beattie Television Match Official : Shaun Veldsman Sharks XV 15. Gouws Prinsloo 14. Sbura Sithole...
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Mar 21, 13 •
1964 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Schalk Ferreira to lead Southern Kings against the Crusaders
Veteran rugby player Schalk Ferreira will lead the Southern Kings out against the Crusaders in the first away match, with Ronnie Cooke taking up the role of Vice Captain. “Schalk Ferreira, who I think is an exemplary player, who always gives everything in...
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Mar 21, 13 •
2164 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Chris King Starts For Highlanders In 100th Super Rugby Game
Highlanders’ stalwart Chris King will run out onto Waikato Stadium tomorrow night for his 100th Super Rugby appearance – his 84th for the Highlanders. King made his debut for the Highlanders in 2005 and will join a small and illustrious group of...
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Mar 20, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Southern Kings named
The Crusaders take on new comers the Southern Kings this Saturday. While the Kings are new to the Investec Super Rugby tournament, their coach Matt Sexton is no stranger to the Crusaders and he will be out to show his old team mates what his South African...
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Mar 20, 13 •
2821 Views •
Currie Cup Results, International, National, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Harris, Botha, Rhodes bolster DHL Western Province Vodacom Cup side
DHL Stormers forwards Brok Harris, Ruan Botha and Michael Rhodes will bolster the DHL Western Province team in Friday evening’s Vodacom Cup, Round Three clash against the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth (19h00). DHL WP will be chasing a win away from home...
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Mar 20, 13 •
2251 Views •
South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Vodacom Cup Round 3 Preview
EP Kings host WP in Vodacom Cup After two defeats in the opening rounds of the Vodacom Cup, under pressure defending champions DHL Western Province will be a looking to get their campaign back on track when they travel to Port Elizabeth to face the EP Kings...
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Mar 20, 13 •
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General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Cheeky Watson flies to New Zealand as Kings recall two foreign players from touring squad
Eastern Province Rugby Union (EPRU) President, Cheeky Watson, left Port Elizabeth this afternoon for New Zealand, to go and address the Southern Kings touring squad following the announcement from the SA Rugby Union (SARU) relating to the foreign player...
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Mar 20, 13 •
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General News, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on The Sharks Team announcement for battle with Rebels
The Sharks Media Release VODACOM SUPER RUGBY The Sharks vs Rebels Date : Saturday, 23 March 2013 Time : 17h05 Venue : KINGS PARK Referee : Lourens van der Merwe Assistant Referees : Stuart Berry, Reuben Rossouw Television Match Official : Shaun Veldsman...
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Mar 20, 13 •
2186 Views •
International, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Toyota Free State XV announced for clash with Sharks XV
The Toyota Free State XV has been annou Toyota Free State XV vs Sharks XV Mr Price Kings Park, Durban ...
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Mar 20, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Juan de Jongh returns for Brumbies clash
Fit-again Springbok centre Juan de Jongh will start at outside centre for the DHL Stormers in Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the unbeaten Brumbies (kick-off 19h10). De Jongh will play in his first competitive match of the 2013 season,...
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Mar 20, 13 •
2556 Views •
South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
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Comments Off on Change in venue for Vodacom Cup game against Western Province
The Eastern Province Rugby Union has moved the game between the Eastern Province Kings and the Western Province from the Zwide Stadium to the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University stadium. “Following an inspection of the stadium this morning, we discovered...
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Mar 20, 13 •
2731 Views •
South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Eastern Province Kings Vodacom Cup team announced to take on Western Province
EP KINGS TEAM TO PLAY WESTERN PROVINCE AT NMMU STADIUM, PORT ELIZABETH FRIDAY 22 MARCH 2013 19H00 15. Siviwe Soyizwapi 11. Yamkela Ngam 13. Wayne Stevens (VC) 12. Siyabonga Mangweni 14. ...
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Mar 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah team to take on the Western Force
Toyota Cheetah team to take on the Western Force on Saturday at 12:45 SA Time (21:45 AUS Time) in the NIB Stadium in Perth. Heinrich Brussow will start on 6, replacing the injured Frans Viljoen (calf muscle) and Riaan Smit are replacing the injured Johan...
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Mar 19, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings respond to SARU’s announcement on Foreign Players
Eastern Province Rugby President, Cheeky Watson, can confirm that he was contacted telephonically by the leadership of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) in connection with the issue of foreign players that were fielded during the game against the Chiefs on...
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Mar 19, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU investigating Southern Kings Vodacom Super Rugby selections
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has established an investigation into a suspected breach of SARU’s Vodacom Super Rugby participation agreement by the Southern Kings. Jurie Roux, CEO of SARU, contacted Cheeky Watson, the chairman of the Kings board,...
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Mar 18, 13 •
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School, South Africa, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blue Bulls Rugby Union and FutureLife in partnership with rugby development projects
There is increased pressure on players, especially at school level, to perform at their best. Following a well balanced diet is critical to a young player’s success and career longevity. This year, Blue Bulls Rugby Union (BBRU) and FutureLife continue to...
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Mar 18, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings Touring Squad announced
Players Andries Strauss Bandise Maku Cornell Du Preez Daniel Adongo David Bulbring Demetri Catrakilis Elric Van Vuuren George Whitehead Grant Kemp Hadleigh Parkes Jaco Engels Jacques Engelbrecht Johannes Franklin Kevin Buys Marcello Sampson Nicolas Vergallo...
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Mar 17, 13 •
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South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Steval Pumas, Sharks setting pace; Leopards produce record win – Vodacom Cup Round 2 Review
Only two teams retain 100 per cent records after the opening two rounds of the Vodacom Cup while a further three can boast of being unbeaten as the tournament has made a fascinating kick off to 2013. Sitting pretty at the top of the respective sections are...
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Mar 17, 13 •
4118 Views •
Club Rugby, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Dramatic finale sees ‘home’ team Evergreens snatch Cell C Community Cup Easter Champs place – Round 4 review
THE eight qualifiers for the Cell C Community Cup Easter Championships are finally confirmed after a pulsating final weekend of pool action which saw Evergreens book their ticket with a injury-time try and wild cards Raiders’ hearts broken with a missed...
